Double Trouble, Patient Satisfaction Following Non-Surgical Intervention for Diplopia

Ann Macfarlane, DOBA
Karen Pedamont, Dip ApSc(Orth) DOBA

Background: A review of 24 consecutive referred patients, presenting with diplopia was conducted to determine whether the patient found Orthoptic intervention to be beneficial.
Method: The severity and frequency of the diplopia was evaluated by the patient pre and post intervention using a modified Likert scale. The Orthoptic intervention included either Fresnel prisms, occlusion, or use of a head posture.
Results: Post intervention, a high percentage (83%) reported no diplopia and improved satisfaction.
Conclusion: Diplopia intervention is beneficial and results in a high level of patient satisfaction.